Greenville, South Carolina, to host 2028 USBC Open Championships
July 23, 2024
GREENVILLE, S.C. – The United States Bowling Congress Open Championships will head to South Carolina for the first time in its storied history in 2028, as Greenville and the Greenville Convention Center will host the 124th edition of the event.
An announcement was made in April by USBC Executive Director Chad Murphy during the 2024 USBC Convention and Annual Meeting that Greenville was on the horizon for 2028, and the partnership was made official Tuesday during a press conference at Spare Time Greenville.
“We’re excited to officially announce Greenville, South Carolina, as the host of the 2028 USBC Open Championships,” Murphy said. “Our bowlers have expressed a desire to see the tournament head to new areas of the country, and our partners at VisitGreenvilleSC, the City of Greenville and Greenville County have been incredible in helping this come together.”
Tuesday’s announcement included remarks from Murphy, VisitGreenvilleSC President and CEO Heath Dillard and Greenville Convention Center General Manager Matt Hollander.
Several state and local officials from the City of Greenville, Greenville County and South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism also were on-site to welcome the tournament to the area.
“Bringing world-class sporting events like this to Greenville has been a priority for our organization,” Dillard said. “We are looking forward to welcoming the USBC Open Championships bowlers and avid fans to enjoy all our community has to offer.”
The Open Championships attracts approximately 55,000 bowlers from around the world to compete each year. The tournament generates a prize fund of approximately $5-$7 million for competitors across three average-based divisions.
The tournament typically runs from March through July, with competition held daily. The event generates an expected economic impact of $70 million as bowlers make their way to the area to compete, explore and take in the local attractions.
The Open Championships has traveled all across the United States, but the tournament has only been within 200 miles of Greenville during its two trips to Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1970 and 2003.
The 2024 Open Championships currently is wrapping up its 120th edition in Las Vegas. The 2024 event kicked off Feb. 23 and will conclude July 29, welcoming more than 11,000 teams and 55,000 bowlers to the South Point Bowling Plaza.
An announcement was made in April by USBC Executive Director Chad Murphy during the 2024 USBC Convention and Annual Meeting that Greenville was on the horizon for 2028, and the partnership was made official Tuesday during a press conference at Spare Time Greenville.
“We’re excited to officially announce Greenville, South Carolina, as the host of the 2028 USBC Open Championships,” Murphy said. “Our bowlers have expressed a desire to see the tournament head to new areas of the country, and our partners at VisitGreenvilleSC, the City of Greenville and Greenville County have been incredible in helping this come together.”
Tuesday’s announcement included remarks from Murphy, VisitGreenvilleSC President and CEO Heath Dillard and Greenville Convention Center General Manager Matt Hollander.
Several state and local officials from the City of Greenville, Greenville County and South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism also were on-site to welcome the tournament to the area.
“Bringing world-class sporting events like this to Greenville has been a priority for our organization,” Dillard said. “We are looking forward to welcoming the USBC Open Championships bowlers and avid fans to enjoy all our community has to offer.”
The Open Championships attracts approximately 55,000 bowlers from around the world to compete each year. The tournament generates a prize fund of approximately $5-$7 million for competitors across three average-based divisions.
The tournament typically runs from March through July, with competition held daily. The event generates an expected economic impact of $70 million as bowlers make their way to the area to compete, explore and take in the local attractions.
The Open Championships has traveled all across the United States, but the tournament has only been within 200 miles of Greenville during its two trips to Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1970 and 2003.
The 2024 Open Championships currently is wrapping up its 120th edition in Las Vegas. The 2024 event kicked off Feb. 23 and will conclude July 29, welcoming more than 11,000 teams and 55,000 bowlers to the South Point Bowling Plaza.